Safeguarding and child protection

Loughton argues for a 'change in mindset' over safeguarding

Children's Services

Councils warned not to cherry-pick child protection

Social Care

Quarter of children trafficked into the UK this year faced sexual exploitation

Social Care

Nottinghamshire makes headway in tackling child protection concerns

Social Care

Deputy children's commissioner launches sexual exploitation inquiry

Social Care

Safeguarding boards fail to apply guidance for dealing with exploitation

Social Care

Council chiefs urged to inform debate on effective commissioning

Early Years

Leeds makes strides for vulnerable children

Social Care

Barrage of child protection cases dilutes health professionals' early intervention work

Health

Details of young offender deaths revealed

Social Care

Serious case review recommendations too confusing, claims study

Social Care

Ofsted brands one in four councils inadequate on safeguarding

Social Care